United for Libraries will offer programs, discussion groups, author events and more at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. United programs are specifically for Trustees, Friends and Foundations, and those who work with them, and will include sessions on advocacy, fundraising,…
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#FundLibraries advocacy campaign launches
It’s time to take action to #FundLibraries! ALA’s annual federal appropriations campaign has officially launched, and we need your support – take a moment to remind Congress why federal funding for libraries is important for your library community. Each year,…
Register for free advocacy webinar, ‘Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy’ on April 5
United for Libraries, the ALA Chapter Relations Office, and ALA’s Committee on Library Advocacy will present the free webinar Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy, on Wed., April 5, 3-4:15 p.m. Eastern. Register now. Both the stakes and pace…
ALA, United for Libraries elections open March 13-April 15
The ALA election is now open! United for Libraries personal members will be able to cast their votes for United board candidates. Members will receive an email to cast their vote. The election closes April 5. The candidates up for…
‘Same Fight, New Tactics’
The 2023 LibLearnX Conference in New Orleans in January featured several programs on combatting censorship and protecting intellectual freedom, including “Building a Practical Toolkit for Censorship and Challenges at Your Public Library.” This program offered practical tools and tips to…
Congressional earmarks and libraries: Apply for projects Feb. 28-March 17
In 2021, Congress revived the practice of including earmarks in appropriations bills after a 10-year absence. Earmark funding goes directly to the entity designated by Congress for the specified project (separate from regular federal programs). Earmarks were rebranded “Congressionally Directed…
ALA offers free webinars on new federal resources for sustainable library buildings
ALA is offering two free webinars for libraries about new federal resources for sustainable library buildings: On Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. Eastern, ALA will present “Energy Retrofit Grants for Nonprofit Libraries,” with speaker Daniel Bresette of the Environmental and…
ALA Trustee Citation nominations due Feb. 15
Nominations for the 2023 ALA Trustee Citation, awarded by United for Libraries, are due Wednesday, February 15. The ALA Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development, honors the best contributions and…
American Libraries presents ‘2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers’
Still looking for gifts for your volunteers, colleagues, friends, or family? American Libraries has compiled a list of fun, thoughtful, and affordable holiday gifts, from stylish bookmarks and journals to games and book subscriptions. Check out the list at https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2022/12/07/2022-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers.
Register for ALA Connect Live Dec. 15 on ‘Facing Censorship Head On With ALA’
The topic of the next ALA Connect Live on Dec. 15 will be Our Brave Communities: Facing Censorship Head On with ALA. ALA President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada will welcome panelists Martha Hickson, School Librarian at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School;…